Automotive Foundations (AMT 1003)

Term: 2022-2023 Fall Semester

Faculty

Robert L. CallananShow MyInfo popup for Robert L. Callanan

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Tim F. MichelShow MyInfo popup for Tim F. Michel

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Christopher A DouganShow MyInfo popup for Christopher A Dougan

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Ryan M HickersonShow MyInfo popup for Ryan M Hickerson

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Lloyd Clark Miller IVShow MyInfo popup for Lloyd Clark Miller IV

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Ronald L. RainesShow MyInfo popup for Ronald L. Raines

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 8:05 AM - 11:55 AM (8/22/2022 - 12/15/2022) Location: RTCW RTC-W

Description

The Foundations class is designed to prepare students with the knowledge necessary to start their automotive careers while emphasizing the skills needed to gain entry-level employment. Students will learn how to prepare a repair order and navigate electronic information systems such as All data, Mitchell and other factory systems. This class will also cover the use of a digital meter to test electrical circuits and how to operate scan tools
to retrieve trouble code information from vehicle computers. Students will be trained to work safely in an automotive shop environment and follow a strategic approach in the repair process . The Automotive Foundations class will also include a section of training on automo tive engines. Student s will learn how to diagnose and service gasoline engines by removing, disassembling and measuring components; this process will be completed with re-assembly, installation and adjustments.
Students will also learn how to properly perform fluid maintenance